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Zambian BreweriesLUS:ZABR 22 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZABR with a GF Score™ of 22/100. Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Zambian Breweries ranks worse than 490195.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zambian Breweries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:ZABR's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 42.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Zambian Breweries had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zambian Breweries was 0.00% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Zambian Breweries had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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Zambian Breweries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zambian Breweries's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Zambian Breweries's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Zambian Breweries Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambian Breweries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zambian Breweries's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zambian Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambian Breweries ranks #999999 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Zambian Breweries' Gross Margin % too high?
Zambian Breweries' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Zambian Breweries ranks #999999 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zambian Breweries has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambian Breweries' Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Zambian Breweries ranks #999999 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zambian Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.36, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zambian Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambian Breweries's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambian Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Zambian Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 22/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Zambian Breweries PLC is engaged in the production and distribution of clear beer and soft drinks. The company sells its products under the brand names of alcoholic beverages, such as Mosi Light, Castle, Castle Lite, Carling Black Label and Eagle Lagers. Zambian Breweries also distributes a range of imported products including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Flying Fish and Brutal Fruit.
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